Taqueria El 5 de Mayo Kc1009
10050 15th AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Rated “Okay” · as of Aug 18, 2026
Taqueria El 5 de Mayo Kc1009 was last inspected on August 18, 2026 and scored 10 points. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 10 points
1 critical-
CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 75 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
5 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.
Official wording (code 0900)
Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 40 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts
Hands weren’t washed when required.
Official wording (code 0400)
Hands washed as required
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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Satisfactory 0 points
Return Inspection
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 40 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
4 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training10 pts
Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.
Official wording (code 2600)
Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
Raw meat was stored above or next to ready-to-eat food.
Official wording (code 1400)
Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated
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CriticalFood handling10 pts
Fruits and vegetables weren’t washed properly.
Official wording (code 0900)
Proper washing of fruits and vegetables
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CriticalFood source15 pts
Water or ice came from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 0800)
Water supply, ice from approved source
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